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If it is the switch, try to move the transmission lever just a bit . Not out of park, just jiggle a little. If that gets you started you know the problem area. And it won't get better, most likely

Once had a car where the safety-neutral switch was broken. And replaced. Then I learned it could have merely been the fuse for the safety/ neutral circuit Those are items to check. Fuse first, of course.

Our 2013 Corolla S had a no start when it was about a year or two in use. Cranked just fine with the key, just wouldn't catch. A post suggested leaving battery in- cabled for a couple of hours. I did this and the start was very hard to accomplish....had to really press hard on gas pedal...

Thank you stvotw. Sounds logical. My only remaining question is whether or not there is still an under-dash fuse box.I will look again. The configuration is def. not same as 2010 Corrolla

I shorted the 12 volt DC adaptor/receptacle when I plugged In a faulty connector of a 12 volt air pump. Now, neither the socket nor the USB is working. I could find the underhood fuse box, but no fuse was in the diagram for the problem location(s). I cannot see an under dash fuse box as I...

After 2 or 3 starts over a 24 hour period, the CEL (check engine light) is now off, and 'Traction Control Off' warning light is off - meaning TC is on

I could check the gas cap . Could have been improperly closed after last fill up. That still doesn't explain the check engine light and the inability to toggle or switch The 'traction control off' light or the cruise not engaging.

Hi Battery discharged on 2013 Corolla S . After jump start we drove it to recharge during which time cruise would not engage ( no indicator lights) , The car performed normally. CEL stayed on as did traction control off light ( could not reset via button). After driving 1/2 hour on highway we...

Re:No start 'fixed' after unhook/rebook battery Finally took it in for service(oil change). I mentioned the 'no start' to the dealer service agent. They did a battery check. No codes were pulled ( did they try?). My last gasp will be to talk to the service mgr, ask him for TSB research...

No further occurrences. Still have to bring it in for oil change. Will mention to the tech folks at the dealer.

A little researching on battery removal to reset ECU: One article instructs to remove the positive cable as well. Re-install after 15 minutes in opposite order of removal, i.e. Hook up positive then negative. A warning was mentioned about having reset codes for alarm systems and/or...

Donated: key and re-learning Donabed, I think we can rule out the key, since it worked after a while. I was wondering if disconnecting the negative terminal was enough to cause a reset. Do you have any knowledge about that aspect? Hal

Fishy comics-re: key I think the key worked fine. The starter worked, only the car wouldn't run .

00535- how to reset As I mentioned, one article that we saw suggested that the computer could be reset by disconnecting the battery . "We did some internet research and one hit suggested disconnecting the battery overnight so that the computer would 'reset'." I only disconnected the...

response to 'fuel pump hiccupped' No, The car is vanilla . We're due for an oil change (' maintenance req'd ' is lit on the dash) and I'll ask the service folks if they have experience with this. Hal